Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[twentyforty]

I can 100% confirm we offered Taafe a deal

Do you know why he didn’t accept it?

 

[king_sirro]

Do you know why he didn’t accept it?

Just not interested in the Tigers from what I was told. I'm not sure if it even got to an official offer, it may have just been numbers thrown at him by Benji that is being quoted to me. Benji tried very hard to convince him.

 

[mikey]

Have it on pretty good authority that Connor Tracey is desperately trying to get out of his deal with Cronulla, however Cronulla refuse to let him leave as the belief around the squad is that Siosifa Talakai is the one being shopped around quietly and are hoping for his form to improve so they don't need to chip in too much. Cronulla aren't impressed with the way he has played since signing his big $ contract late last year after playing origin when his stock was quite high and are hoping to offload him. Parramatta had a verbal agreement with Tracey but have now cooled there interest due to Cronulla's unwillingness to let him go.

Where the story gets interesting is that if Talakai becomes available we're one of the clubs that'll throw our hats in the ring as we actually contacted his management last year before he re-signed.

Personally, if Sharks chip in I'd happily take Talakai off them. Tracey's frustrations is growing by the day though as he's 27 and wants to be playing NRL consistently. Either player would improve our outside back depth quite significantly.

Thanks for the info but he sounds like a player we don't need. Has some success and gets lazy. He's a naturally big body that will only grow bigger.

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

Do you know why he didn’t accept it?

Dodged a bullet he is poo.

 

[twentyforty]

Just not interested in the Tigers from what I was told. I'm not sure if it even got to an official offer, it may have just been numbers thrown at him by Benji that is being quoted to me. Benji tried very hard to convince him.

I wonder if that’s the major objection?
Since sacking Madge we have a spoon and are favourites to collect another one 5 games from now.
We have a head coach, who appears to be not respected by the board , who will finish up end of 2024.
To be replaced by a novice coach with limited experience.
Players have a short career and in their post career all they have is their record of success.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Major Factors in players coming To our club in my opinion only
Our Results are very Poor last 2 years ( we need to win 3/5 games to finish the season off So they feel we do have potential .
we need to secure fist grade quality singing now , once we get one more will follow , the young brothers are good signings but not what other players would see as a big help for next season .
we need to chase also the best players caught behind top liners like Trindal to help across both NRL and reserve grade and pay enough to make them want first grade and some extra cash over their current wage .
Players may also see Sheens over Benji as not a great option , to many coaches , I say Move Sheens at Season end but let everyone know now , it hasn’t worked , Bring in Holbrook as assistant , Give Benji 1 1/2 season to move up the ladder , not win the comp but move up and become competitive otherwise hand it over to Holbrook , nasty but we can’t stay on the bottom for ever , Benji goes from last this season and moves us up 3 to 4 spots I would be ok, next year , who knows maybe he pushes us up 5/6 spots even better .
if we are getting Sezer , speed it up lock it in tell everyone we have a 7 then Chase hard for our 6. , we have shit loads of cash , and don’t worry about top 30 do a bulldogs sign now dump others later
Sullivan , Mariner , Best , Trindal ,
secure , Blore , Staines , Steph on extensions

 

[crazycat]

he is a 2nd rower playing centre. Sheens loves a 2nd rower that multi tasks. Start measuring him for a jersey.

Which IMHO is what we need.

Were not defending in the Centers/Wings hard enough. Tupou has been walked over in several games, yes he gets caught wide but it's a total wing turnstyle. Even makes Nofo look like a defender some games.

We need an upgrade there. I was even thinking of having the second row'ers pair with the wings and move the centers in. Just to get some beef closer to the wing.

 

[crazycat]

Major Factors in players coming To our club in my opinion only
Our Results are very Poor last 2 years ( we need to win 3/5 games to finish the season off So they feel we do have potential .
we need to secure fist grade quality singing now , once we get one more will follow , the young brothers are good signings but not what other players would see as a big help for next season .
we need to chase also the best players caught behind top liners like Trindal to help across both NRL and reserve grade and pay enough to make them want first grade and some extra cash over their current wage .
Players may also see Sheens over Benji as not a great option , to many coaches , I say Move Sheens at Season end but let everyone know now , it hasn’t worked , Bring in Holbrook as assistant , Give Benji 1 1/2 season to move up the ladder , not win the comp but move up and become competitive otherwise hand it over to Holbrook , nasty but we can’t stay on the bottom for ever , Benji goes from last this season and moves us up 3 to 4 spots I would be ok, next year , who knows maybe he pushes us up 5/6 spots even better .
if we are getting Sezer , speed it up lock it in tell everyone we have a 7 then Chase hard for our 6. , we have shit loads of cash , and don’t worry about top 30 do a bulldogs sign now dump others later
Sullivan , Mariner , Best , Trindal ,
secure , Blore , Staines , Steph on extensions

I sadly agree.

Hate sending Sheens out like this but we lost to the Dragons.
We lost to the Dragons, who lost their coach and had injuries and are 16th.

We are not seeing any success on the field and the team Sheens has is far FAR greater then the team Madge has.

We need a basics coach, Sheens hasn't coached basic defense. I wish Haslier or Flannagan were coming here.
Instead of Holbrook, I would consider:
Paul McGregor
Ivan Henjak
Anthony Griffin

Why? we need someone to toughen up our squad before Benji starts. Sheens hasn't toughened up our squad. Were buttersoft.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Bradman Best supposedly testing the market, I think he's one that you open the cheque book for.

 

[magpies forever]

Bradman Best supposedly testing the market, I think he's one that you open the cheque book for.

He's Roosters bound with the other Knights bloke. (just a feeling)

 

[teddy23]

Bradman Best supposedly testing the market, I think he's one that you open the cheque book for.

Small sample size - really only playing some good footy the last couple of weeks. If he can close out the season at this level I would definitely look into him. However, he's quite injury prone at stilll such a young age which is probably why he's testing the market. I would monitor but would need more shown to throw him good coin. Definitely a talent though.

 

[tigermate]

It’s the GM role that’s been talked about not CEO

So Benji's boss... lol...

That'll work.

Again.. just run a transparent process.

If Robbie is the best GM fine -- but good luck having your GM as the boss of the coach then.

Knowing the Tigers - Robbie will become the new GM and they will structure around it and say that he is not Benji's boss -- but they are EQUAL and compliment each other.

lol

 

[Tom Shines]

Not sure where everyone is getting their mail from

dont rule out a charlie staines extension

Don’t rule it in.. don’t rule it out…thanks for clarifying the “ mail”

 

[TigerLove]

He's Roosters bound with the other Knights bloke. (just a feeling)

The Roosters are going for Sami and Best. They said they can fit them into the cap because of Suaalii leaving.
Everyone keeps defending the roosters saying that players take pay cuts to play for a potential GF winning side but they can't use that excuse if they can't even make the 8.
Gees, I hate that cheat of a club!

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Small sample size - really only playing some good footy the last couple of weeks. If he can close out the season at this level I would definitely look into him. However, he's quite injury prone at stilll such a young age which is probably why he's testing the market. I would monitor but would need more shown to throw him good coin. Definitely a talent though.

Yeah a series of elbow injuries may be of concern. But he has consistently been able to score tries when he is on the park. Did not look out of place at the next level either.

 

[Tom Shines]

The Roosters are going for Sami and Best. They said they can fit them into the cap because of Suaalii leaving.
Everyone keeps defending the roosters saying that players take pay cuts to play for a potential GF winning side but they can't use that excuse if they can't even make the 8.
Gees, I hate that cheat of a club!

the Dogs are putting them to shame …how many signings they made ?

 

[weststigers]

Really? Robbie did a video for me at my wedding. Don't know him or anything, but he went out of his way to do one.

Pascoe I've met quite a few times. Showed me the coe before it was released and really made me try to feel like the inner circle. I tend to think he should move on as CEO, but has nothing to do with his personality.

Really surprising response you had mate. Not good to hear.

Mate, what can I say. I’m sure these blokes are nice to people in their lives. No person is 100% bad.

I’m not sure what circles you roll in where Robbie Farah is taking video at your wedding and Pascoe is taking you on a personal tour of the COE, but most fans probably don’t have that type of relationship or circle.

I hope I’ve been unlucky, but it’s happened too often for it to be a coincidence.

 

[Tom Shines]

Mate, what can I say. I’m sure these blokes are nice to people in their lives. No person is 100% bad.

I’m not sure what circles you roll in where Robbie Farah is taking video at your wedding and Pascoe is taking you on a personal tour of the COE, but most fans probably don’t have that type of relationship or circle.

I hope I’ve been unlucky, but it’s happened too often for it to be a coincidence.

Perhaps you should share some context too around your negative experiences? Where did the approaches you mentioned take place ?

 

[weststigers]

Perhaps you should share some context too around your negative experiences? Where did the approaches you mentioned take place ?

Mainly at pubs. And no I wasn’t drunk. Does the location matter?

I don’t want to argue with people that have had good experiences with these guys. I hope my interactions are in the minority, but I certainly won’t try to engage again.

 

[weststigers]

Farah has always been somewhat prickly... But not to the point where he's disrespectful.
Pascoe always has time, is pleasant have seen him engaging with Randoms many a time.
He's had a target on him for some time, So maybe he's more hesitant these days,
But I've never seen anything like you're suggesting.

I’m glad your experiences have been better. Like I said. No one is 100% bad. Just my experience.